Data Systems Specialist

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Retirement plans with university match

Job summary

University of Nebraska–Lincoln seeks a Data Systems Specialist for the Educational Talent Search program to ensure accurate student data, processed applications, and reliable records.

You will maintain the ETS database, build assessment tools, develop reports and forecasts, and prepare data for the APR, working with advising staff to measure impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, social sciences, data science, information systems, statistics, or related field.
• Minimum two years in data management, program evaluation, or institutional research in education.
• Experience with federal program reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the ETS database administrator, maintaining the participant records.
• Process and validate applications, profiles, and service documentation.
• Build and implement assessment tools to measure program effectiveness.
• Develop reports, forecasting, and prospective student lists to track service goals.
• Lead data preparation for the APR.

Skills

Data management

Program evaluation

Institutional research

Federal program reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, social sciences, data science, information systems, statistics, or related field

Master’s degree in education, social sciences, data science, information systems, statistics, or related field

Tools

Blumen

Job description

Description Of Work

Are you the person who believes a well-kept database is what turns good intentions into proven outcomes? Join our team as our

Working Title

Data Systems Specialist

Department

TRIO Programs-0962

Description Of Work

Are you the person who believes a well-kept database is what turns good intentions into proven outcomes? Join our team as our Data Systems Specialist and make sure every student we serve is counted, tracked, and supported.

As the Data Systems Specialist, you will:

• Serve as the ETS database administrator, maintaining the participant records.
• Accurately process and validate applications, profiles, and service documentation.
• Build and implement assessment tools that measure how our programming is actually working.
• Develop reports, forecasting, and prospective student lists that keep the project on track toward its service goals.
• Lead data preparation for the federal government required Annual Performance Report ( APR ).

This position works closely with advising staff across all five service areas and is central to how the project understands its own impact.

About Us:

Educational Talent Search ( ETS ) engages, empowers and supports future first generation college and under-served scholars who have the desire and potential to pursue an education beyond high school. We provide access to academic, social, and financial resources to students across five Nebraska service areas — the Lincoln Metro area and regional extension services in Schuyler, Hastings, Grand Island, and Winnebago.

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Retirement plans with university match
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

Learn more about working at UNL : https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in education, social sciences, data science, information systems, statistics, or related field. Education/experience equivalency considered.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in data management, program evaluation, or institutional research in an educational setting,
• Demonstrated experience in federal program reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, social sciences, data science, information systems, statistics, or related field.
• Direct experience with TRIO data management, Blumen, and Annual Performance Review Report preparation
• Experience with National Student Clearinghouse and Learning and Employment Record ( LER )

Posted Salary $21.635/hr minimum